We note, with no surprise, the response to the IQMI ad that was posted on our site yesterday. When the ad was submitted (it was not solicited), we were well aware that it would be contentious, given the previous discussions that had taken place around this issue on the Forum. (Yes, we do spend a lot of time reading your posts on a daily basis).
You
knew it would be
contentious (not nearly a strong enough word in my opinion), you were well aware of the stance on this latest travesty by the government by pretty well every single long term member on this site, you
knew that by running the ad you would be directly pissing off most that have contributed so earnestly towards making this Forum the success it was, and yet you chose to run with it regardless? That, to me, spells a complete lack of respect for those who make this place what it is. And that
DISGUSTS me as much or even more than the fact that the ad was run in the first place.
Unbelievable!
The entrepreneurs availing themselves of opportunity are not the ones at fault here. That the 88-12 allocation is in place is patently wrong. That there are quota holders who don’t own a boat is patently wrong. But it’s not their fault that they hold and exercise those quotas, it’s the fault of the Federal Government, and particularly Fisheries and Oceans Canada, that enable them to do so.
Yes, this mess lies directly at the feet of DFO. Given. However your presumption that "
The entrepreneurs availing themselves of opportunity are not the ones at fault here" is
completely off the wall. The program is fraught with serious problems, and yet DFO continues to push for it's success. We cannot allow them the belief that this ******** works for
ANY of us
whatsoever! Anyone who buys in directly contravenes the entire recreational sector as a whole by doing so, in effect selling us all out in their greed driven consideration of the Self. Any who do buy in do so at their own peril, as you can clearly see, peer pressure amongst sport anglers can be a very powerful issue. Thus contrary to what you would have us think, those that are considering supporting this fool's pursuit are indeed very much at fault here!
We appreciate and share your passion for sport fishing and the many businesses it supports.
Actions speak much louder than words Peter. And your actions in this regard indicate a complete lack of respect for your fellow anglers and, in turn, the many businesses we support. I am pretty much nauseated by your behavior in this matter, placing a few coins at a higher priority than the views and concerns of the vast majority of this site's members.
I have tamed this down substantially from my original response, yet you can still clearly determine my stance from what I have written. I advise you to immediately delete the ad from your site, and to present a written apology here to all members and not simply attempt to defend your obviously poor choice in this matter.
You can sign me off as One Ticked Off SOB!
Matt
